1 - The Cumulative We In 1982’s “Walking on Water,” novelist/essayist Madeleine L’Engle noted, “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” Is that true? Is 13-year-old Mike inside the 50-something Mike now tapping away on my laptop? Does 34-year-old, nervous-first-time-father Mike reside in there as well? And what about … [Read more...] about Four Thoughts on Aging
Managing Diabetes in the Golden Years
As people age, it’s easy to mistake symptoms of Type 2 diabetes as simply part of the process of getting older. Increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, poor healing of wounds and vision changes are all signs of diabetes which often get brushed aside. Even if you suspect you may have the disease, it can be difficult to diagnose. Cathy Reinhart, a registered nurse with … [Read more...] about Managing Diabetes in the Golden Years
JEA Senior Living: A Memorable Experience for Your Loved Ones
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia can be very stressful, both emotionally and physically, according to Denise Kish, administrator of Mount Pleasant Gardens. Opening late this spring, Mount Pleasant Gardens, located at 1025 Hungryneck Blvd., is a stand-alone community for Alzheimer’s and dementia care and is managed by JEA Senior … [Read more...] about JEA Senior Living: A Memorable Experience for Your Loved Ones
Daniel Pointe Retirement Community: Downsizing Senior Living
Choosing the right people to help care for loved ones or the right place to retire can be a daunting task and one that many more people are faced with as they live longer. While there are a variety of retirement living options around Charleston, one community has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Daniel Pointe, a luxurious resort-like community on Daniel … [Read more...] about Daniel Pointe Retirement Community: Downsizing Senior Living
Somerby Senior Living: A Calendar of Activities
A wonderful world after retirement and all the way into your senior years is exactly what Somerby Mount Pleasant offers. It’s an active retirement community that is full of life. Somerby residents enjoy maintenance-free living that allows them to live life to the fullest and embrace interests and activities that they’ve cultivated for years – or maybe just discovered. “Our … [Read more...] about Somerby Senior Living: A Calendar of Activities